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The following documents are available for download:

Race Results
[Adobe .pdf | Microsoft .xls]

Race Rules
[Adobe .pdf | Microsoft .doc]

GrizzlyMan Adventure Race Flyer
[Adobe .pdf | High Quality .jpg]

GrizzlyMan Newsletter
[February 2008 | January 2008]

Race Map
[Adobe.pdf | Bitmap | Preview 1 | Preview 2]

Orienteering Handout
[Adobe .pdf | Microsoft .doc]

Orienteering Practical Exercise
[Adobe .pdf | Microsoft .doc]

Terrain Association Handout
[Adobe .pdf | Microsoft .doc]

PE Map (GM Angle 17deg)
[Adobe .pdf | Microsoft .doc]

 

Adventure Race Training Tips

1. Train like you race.  Be sure to train with the nutritional supplement, tools, and equipment that you plan on using for the race.  Bodies may react unfavorably to new supplements, anxiety from unfamiliar tools, and unproved equipment can all lead to an unpleasant race experience.  The official nutritional supplement sponsor for this event is Hammer Nutrition.  Heed and Hammer Gel will be provided throughout the course in addition to water and fruit.

2. There is over 3500 feet of elevation gain on foot or bike in this race.  Train on hills!

3. Various points on the course will require you to think and overcome obstacles.  Keep a great attitude and expect the unexpected.

4. If you aren’t experienced at changing the tube on your bike, practice several times before race day.  Take it another step and practice during a workout to understand the affects of physical stress on your ability to perform this task.

5. A large part of racing is mental.  All racers will face the same challenges and physical stress.  Convince yourself that you can continue to push forward when others will chose to stop.

6. Hydrate early.  Your hydration should begin 3-4 days from race day at a minimum.  The most effective athletes maintain a constant state of proper hydration.  However, waiting to the last day to hydrate often leads to over-hydration which causes bloating and gastro-intestinal distress.

7. Practice land navigation.  This race will require you to locate several points in wooded terrain using a map and compass.  You should understand how to read a topographic map, identify your location on a map.

8. Practice your run-to-bike transition.  The bikes will be staged in a transition area that is several miles from the course start point.  Once you place your bikes and transition gear, you will not likely have a chance to make final adjustments just prior to the start time.  The transition area opens at 6:30am and closes at 9:00am.